The Bone Wars: A Fossil Frenzy that Shaped Paleontology

Image related to The Bone Wars: A Fossil Frenzy that Shaped Paleontology

The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, was a period of intense and ruthless competition between two paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, during the late 19th century. This era of fossil hunting and discovery was marked by a heated rivalry that drove both men to extremes, ultimately leading to significant contributions to the field of paleontology. The Bone Wars took place during the Gilded Age of American history, a time of great change and growth.